LONDON

Alternative spring break tour of one of the fashion capitals of the world

The College of Human Sciences London Fashion Tour provides students with opportunities to experience a unique cultural view of the European fashion industry. London, a global fashion capital, is full of the history of both the textile and apparel industries. This alternative Spring Break study abroad opportunity combines classroom knowledge with field experiences, and is a perfect option for students who are looking for a less expensive and shorter study abroad program.

DATES:

SPRING 2018

Application Due: October 18
Scholarship application due: October 18
First Payment Due: November 17
Final Payment Due: December 1
Depart for London: TBA
Return to the U.S.: TBA

Download a copy of the HS.UK.TentativeProgramAgenda.pdf

COURSES

Students participating in this program will be enrolled in either:
CADS 3940 (3 credit hours)
CADS 7940 (3 credit hours)
Faculty Director: Anne Beth Presley

PROGRAM COSTS

Program fee of $4,600 includes:

United Healthcare Global
Round trip airfare from Atlanta to London plus airline taxes and fuel surcharges
7 night’s hotel accommodation (double or triple occupancy with private bathrooms)
Breakfast daily
Farewell dinner at a local pub restaurant
Roundtrip airport transfers by private motor coach and with Select Travel Study escort
7 day London tube pass
Fashion walking tour
Visit to leading British fashion publisher
Full day excursion from London to Nottingham with tour of the lacemaking district and Lace Market Centre
Visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum
Meeting and visit to East End fashion design house
Fashion and Textile Museum
Visit to West End theatre costumiers
East End Creative Fashion tour
Half day workshop at a London fashion school
Visit to the Tower of London
Visit to Westminster Abbey
Tickets to a West End show
Departure airport transfer to Heathrow
Local taxes and service charges

The program fee does not include:

$1000 Check (required); applied to the cost of the trip.
Travel to and from the Atlanta airport
Items not listed above, such as:

Lunches and dinners (except the farewell dinner)
Items of a personal nature (e.g., hotel extras, laundry, phone)
Optional visits
Passport and/or visa fees

PASSPORT/VISA

If you do not have a passport: Please check http://travel.state.gov for the nearest local passport office and forms. Application for a United States passport should be made at least 120 days in advance of your departure date. Auburn Abroad recommends that you apply for a passport as soon as you know you are participating in the program. If you already have a passport: Please check the expiration date. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months following your scheduled time abroad.

Visa Notice: Visa regulations are being reviewed and updated constantly. Please check with the Faculty Director of Program Provider regarding Visa requirements.